Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer
Wells Fargo
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Operational Risk Officer.
In this role, you will:
- Provide companywide oversight and governance of an integrated operational risk program or initiative
- Develop and drive innovative operational risk approaches and solutions companywide through an influence model
- Identify potential business operational risks
- Develop and drive innovative operational risk approaches and solutions companywide through an influence model
- Constructively and independently challenge existing risk management fundamentals or assumptions and develop alternative approaches and solutions
- Evaluate long term implications and consequences of strategic business decisions and recommend appropriate alternatives for risk management
- Lead implementation of complex initiatives with high risk, generally spanning multiple business lines
- Consult to the business on corrective action plans and effectively managing change
- Influence and negotiate with executive management and business heads as high-level stakeholders both within and outside Wells Fargo
- Lead initiatives and virtual teams across the organization to deliver companywide business risk management transformations
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- Lead project or virtual teams and mentor less experienced staff
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Operational Risk experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
- Lead team in creating various monthly reports that are presented to Sr. Management.
- Lead strategic initiatives and process for the business through conceptualizing, developing and deploying advanced analytical solutions in a high performing environment.
- Conduct comprehensive analyses to assure timely monitoring of strategy efficacy and accuracy, minimizing credit/operating losses and reputation/compliance risk exposure
- Drives the discovery of new risk segmentation attributes and recommending value-added and practical solutions for risk management strategy enhancements via sound statistical methods by effectively mining rich and complex data sources.
- Design, develop and manage an efficient interaction model for this multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent delivery across the functional teams. Develop the necessary structure to manage the growing needs of the business while increasing efficiency and effectiveness of the teams.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for transformation of data into actionable information that drives business outcomes, strategies, and risk control development
- Communicate effectively with Sr. Management and stakeholders across all areas of the organization.
Posting End Date:
5 Jan 2025*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
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Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.